Darjeeling, Aug. 12. - The wild life Darjeeling
Division (I) has decided to soon start a drive against the
illegal, possession of `wild animal article or trophy or uncured
trophy` soon in the three Hill subdivisions.
Divisional Forest Officer Mr. Raju Das said
that despite several notifications and advertisements in newspapers,
no one had responded by declaring such items. He said, the
department would now raid homes and institutions where such
items are suspected to be present.
Mr. Das pointed out that the ministry of
environment and forests had recently issued an order under
a new amended Wild Life Protection Act, directing local committees
of individuals possessing any form of animal trophies to submit
a declaration in prescribed Performa collected from the office
of the chief wildlife warden, West Bengal, or the divisional
forest officer of respective areas and apply for a ownership
certificate.
Notwithstanding the decision to launch a
drive, Mr. Das said that his department would still encourage
institutions and individuals in possession of such articles
to voluntary declare them.
The declarations can also be sent by registered
post, addressed to the chief wildlife warden, West Bengal.
Courtesy
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